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Join the Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Education Program (YEP) for a 7-week session of rock climbing, slacklining, and belaying at the American Mountaineering Center.

Fairmount After School Climbing Club will meet on Monday evenings. This program is specifically designed for 3rd-6th grade students.YEP staff will pick students up from Fairmount Elementary School at 3:35p and transport them to the American Mountaineering Center (AMC). Parents will pick their children up at 5:30p from the AMC. Participants will spend each afternoon learning a variety of climbing related skills including belaying, knot-tying, ascending a fixed line, slacklining, and most importantly having fun while getting to know new friends! We will also aim to introduce a local outdoor climbing area towards the end of our session!

3rd-6th grade only.

Cost includes a snack, all necessary equipment, and instruction. Minimum of 10 students, maximum registration of 13.

Winter/Spring 2014 program dates: January 27, February 3, February 10, February 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17.